Tashi Thontaling Monastery

Lama Chopa - Guru Puja

2010-12-01T15:33:00.000-08:00

Instantaneous Arising

1. Dhe-chen ngang-lay rang-nyi la-ma-lha

gang-der sal-way ku-lay o-zer-tsog

chog-chur trur-pay nur-chu jin-lab-pay

dak-pa rap-jam ba-zhik yon-ten-gyi

ko-pay khye-par p'un-sum tsok-par-gyur

Refuge and Bodhimind

2. Rap-kar ge-sem chen-po ngang-nyi-nay

dhag-dang kha-nyam ma-gen sem-chan-nam

deng-ne ji-si jang-chub nying-po-bar

la-ma kon-chog-sum-la kyap-su-dro

NAMO GURUBHAY

NAMO BUDDHAYA

NAMO DHARMAYA

NAMO SANGHAYA (3x)

3. Ma-sem-chen kun-gyi dhun-gyi-chir

dhag-nyi la-ma lhar-gyur-nay

sem-chen tam-chay la-ma-la-i

go-phang chog la go-par-cha (3x)

4. Ma-sem-chan tam-chay-kyi dhon-du daki

tsay-dhi-nyi-la nyur-wa nyur-war dho-may sang-gyay

la-ma-lha-i go-phang ngon-dhu-jay

5. Ma-sem-chen tam-che dhuk-ngel lay-drel

dhe-chen sang-gyay-kyi sa-la go-par-ja

dhe-yi-chir dhu-lam zab-mo la-ma-lha'i

nal-jor nyam-su lang-war-gyi-o -6

Above translation

1. From Great Bliss I arise as the Lama-Yidam. My body radiates light, transforming all existence. Everything becomes pure. Refuge and Bodhimind 2. With a radiant pure mind, I and all beings From now until we reach the heart of enlightenment Take refuge in the Lama and Three Precious Jewels.

NAMO GURUBAY

NAMO BUDDHAYA

NAMO DHARMAYA

NAMO SANGHAYA (3x)

3. To benefit all beings I will become a Lama-Yidam and lead all beings To a Lama-Yidam's supreme enlightenment. (3x) 4. For the sake of all beings I shall quickly, quickly in this very life Become a Lama-Yidam, Primordial Buddha.

5. I shall liberate all beings from suffering And lead them to the great bliss of Buddhahood. Therefore I practice the profound path Of the yoga of the Lama-Yidam. 7

Blessing the Offering 6.

OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG

Ngo-wo ye-she-la nam-par nang-cho-dhang

cho-dzey so-so nam-pa je-lay wang-po truk-gi

cho-yul-dhu dhe-tong-gi ye-she khye-par-chen

kay-pay sa-dhang bar-nang nam-khay kyon tam-chay

yong-su-khyap-pay chi-nang sang-way cho-tin

dham-dzay chen-zig sam-gyi mi-kyap-pay

gang-war-gyur

Generating the Supreme Field 7.

Dhe-tong yer-may lha-lam yang-par

kun-zang cho-trin trig-pay-u

lo-ma me-tog dre-bu yong-dze

dho-gu pag-sam jon-pei-tser

dhong-nga bar-wei rin-chen tri-teng chu-kye

nyi-dha gye-pei-teng

8. Ka-drin sum-dhen tsa-wei la-ma

sang-gyay kun gyi ngo-wo-nyi

nam-par ngur-mik zin-pei ge-long

shel-chik chag-nyi dzum-kar-tro

chag-yay cho-chey yun-pa nyam-shak

du-tsi gang-way lhung-dzey-nam

gur-gum dhang-dhen cho-go sum-sol

ser-dog pen-zhey u-la-dzay

tug-kar khyap-dhag dor-je chang-wang

shal-chik chag-nyi ku-dog ngo 8

6. Blessing the Offering -Translation 2

OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG

Nature pure Offerings appear Arousing bliss-void Filling space

Generating the Supreme Field … 3 7. In the space of bliss-void inseparable Amidst wondrous clouds of infinite offerings Is the tree that grants our every wish, Adorned with flowers, leaves, and fruit. At its crown, on a lion throne ablaze with jewels, You sit on a lotus, sun, and full moon, my Root Guru, Kind in three ways, the essence of all Buddhas.

8. You appear as a fully ordained monk With one face, two hands, and a radiant smile. Your right hand makes the gesture of teaching; Your left, in meditation, holds a bowl of nectar. You wear three saffron robes And a golden scholar's hat. At your heart is Buddha Dorje Chang, …4 Blue in color, one face, two hands 9

9. Dor-dril zung-nay ing-chug mar-khyu

lhen-kye dhe-tong rol-pay-gyay

nam-mang rin-chen gyen-gyi tre-shing

lha-dzay dhar-gyi na-zay-lup

tsen-pei gyen-den o-zer tong-bar ja-tsun

na-ngay kor-way-u

dor-je kyil-trung tsul-gyi zhug-pay p’ung-po

nam-dak dhe-sheg-nga

10. Kam-shi yum-shi kye-tche tsa-gyu tsik-nam

jang-chup sem-pa-ngo

ba-pu dra-chom nyi-tri chig-tong

yen-lag tro-wo wong-po-nyi

o-zer chog-kyong no-jin sang-wa jig-ten

pa-nam shap-kyi-dhen

ta-kor rim-zhin ngo-gyu la-ma

yi-dam kyil-kor lha-tsog-dhang

11. Sang-gyay chang-sem pa-wo kha-dro

ten-sung gya-tso kor-nay-shug

dhe-dhag go-sum dor-je sum-tsen

HUNG yig o-zer chak-kyu-yi

rang-zhin nay-nay ye-shay pa-nam chen-trang

yeer-may ten-par-gyur

Invocation 12.

Pun-tsog de-lek jung-nay dhu-sum-gyi

tsa-gyu la-ma yi-dham kon-chog-sum

pa-wo kha-dro cho-kyong sung-tsog-chay

tug-jay wang-gi dhir-shik ten-par-zhuk

13. Cho-nam rang-zhin dro-wong kun-drel-yang

na-tsog dhul-jay sam-pa ji-shin-dhu

chir-yang char-way kyen-tsei trin-lay-chen

khap-gon dham-pa khor-chay sheg-su-sol 10

9. Holding bell and vajra, embracing Yingchugma. You delight in the play of simultaneous bliss and void. Adorned with jeweled ornaments and garments of heavenly silk, Surrounded by a beautiful rainbow, you sit in diamond posture Radiant, and with every sign and mark. Your purified aggregates are the five blissful Buddhas, 10/11. Your four elements, the four consorts, Your senses, channels, and joints are actually Bodhisattvas The hairs of your body are twenty-one thousand Arhats, Your limbs, the wrathful protectors, Your light-rays, directional guardians, And all worldly beings are sheltered at your feet. You are encircled by a sea of root and lineage lamas, yidams, Mandala deities, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, heroes, dakinis, And Dharma protectors, Their three doors marked by OM AH HUNG. From HUNG, light rays invite the wisdom beings From their natural abodes to remain inseparable.

Invocation 12. You are the source of all happiness and joy: Root and lineage lamas, yidams, Three Jewels, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, heroes, dakinis, and Dharma protectors. Out of your great compassion, please come here to stay.

13. In nature, phenomenon are free of coming or going, Yet you appear, performing deeds of perfect love and knowledge, To suit the needs of various disciples. Great Protector with your circle, please come here now. 11

14. OM GURU BUDDHA BODHI SATU DHARMA PALA

SA PARI WARA EH HYA HIH DZA HUNG BAM HO

Ye-shay pa-nam dham-tsik pa-dhang nyi-su may-par-gyur

Seven Limbs 15.

Gang-gi tug-je dhe-wa chen-po-ying

ku-sum go-phang chog-kyang kay-chik-la

tsol-dze la-ma rin-chen ta-bu-ku

dor-je chen-shap pay-mor chag-tsel-lo

16. Rap-jam gyal-wa kun-gyi ye-she-ni

gang-dhul chir-yang char-way tap-khey-chog

nyur-mik zin-pei gar gyi nam-rol-wa

kyap-gon dham-pay shap-la chag-tsel-lo

17. Nyay-kun bag-chag chey-pa drung-chung-shing

pag-may yon-ten rin-chen tsog-kyi-ter

phen-dhe ma-lu jung-way go-chik-pu

je-tsun la-may shap-la chag-tsel-lo

18. Lhar-chay ton-pa sang-gyay kun-gyi-ngo

gyay-tri zhi-tong dham-cho jung-way-nay

pag-tsog kun-gyi u-na lhang-nge-wa

drin-chen la-ma nam-la chag-tsel-lo

19. Du-sum chog-chur shug-pay la-ma-dhang

rin-chen chog-sum chag-o tam-chay-la

day-ching mo-pay to-yang gya-tsor-chay

shing-dul nyam-pay lu-trul chag-tsel-lo

Outer Offerings20.

Kyap-gon je-tsun la-ma khor-chay-la

na-tsog cho-trin gya-tso bul-wa-nee

ko-lek rin-chen o-bar no-yang-lay

dhag-je du-tsi chu-shi dhal-gyi-bap 12

14. - Translation--OM GURU BUDDHA BODHI SATU DHARMA PALA

SA PARI WARA EH HYA HIH DZA HUNG BAM HO

The wisdom and commitment beings become one. …5 Seven Limbs … 6

15. I praise you, who with great compassion bestows In an instant the three bodies of great bliss. Oh Lama, like a wish-fulfilling jewel, You hold the Vajra. May I become like you!

16. I praise you, exalted wisdom of all the Buddhas That manifests skillful means to tame us all, Enacting the role of a saffron-robed monk. Oh Refuge Protector, may I become like you!

17. I praise your abandonment of all wrong, Oh precious treasury of infinite excellence. Sole door to the source of help and happiness, Inestimable Lama, may I become like you!

18. I praise you, essence of Buddhas, Teachers even of gods, Source of the eighty-four thousand holy teachings. You shine resplendent in the hosts of extraordinary beings. Oh kind lineage Lamas, may I become like you!

19. I praise the Buddhas of every time and place, The Three Supreme Jewels, and all that is worthy of honor I emanate limitless bodies to sing with faith and devotion Sweet anthems of praise. May I become like you! Outer Offerings … 7

20. Precious lama, my Refuge and Protector, To you and your circle, I present oceans of clouds of various offerings. 13

21. Dhong-po sil-ma tring-wa pel-leg-pa

dzey-pay may-tog sa-dhang bar-nang-gang

dri-shim po-kyay dhu-pa ben-dur-yay

yar-kyey ngon-pur trin-gyi lha-lam-trik

22. Nyi-dha nor-bu rap-bar dron-may-tsog

tong-sum mun-sel o-zer tse-ga-go

ga-bur tsen-den gur-kum dri-go-pay

po-chu tso-chen kor-yuk kun-ne-kyil

23. Ro-gyei chu-dhen za-chay tung-wa-dhang

lha-dhang mi-yi shel-zay lhun-por-pung

na-tsog rol-mo je-drak ta-yay-lay

jung way dhang-nyan gyur-way sa-sum-geng

24. Zuk-dra dri-ro rek-jay pel-zin-pay

chi-nang do-yon lha-mo chog-kun-khyap

Mandala Offering25.

Je-wa trak-gyay ling-zhi lhun por-chay

rin-chen dhun-dhang nye-way rin-chen-sog

kun-ga kye-pay no-chu p'un-sum-tsog

lha-mi long-cho dho-gu ter-chen-po

dhang-way sem-kyi phul-jung zhing-gi-chog

kyap-gon tug-jei ter-la ul-war-gyi

IDAM GURU RATNA MANDALAKAM NIRYA TAYAMAY

Practice Offering 26.

Ngo-sham yi-trul yi-zhin gya-tso-ngok

si-zhi nam-kar lay-wong cho-dzay-kyi

dhap-tong gyay-pay kun-gyi yi-trog-ching

jig-ten jig-ten lay-dhe rang-zhin-gyi 14

21.-- Translation-- Four streams of cleansing nectar gently fall From magnificent vases ablaze with jewels. Blossoming trees, lovely flowers, bouquets and garlands, Cover the ground and fill the sky.

22. The heavens billow with blue summer clouds Of lazulite smoke from sweet fragrant incense. Joyful light from suns and moons, flaming lamps, And glittering jewels Dispel the darkness of a billion worlds.

23. Vast saffron, sandalwood, and camphor-scented seas Swirl out to the horizons in every direction. Nourishing delicacies of a hundred flavors Are massed in mountains of divine and human food.

24. Musical instruments of every variety Play sweet melodies that pervade three realms. Goddesses of inner and outer delights Bring objects of sight, sound, scent, taste, and touch.

Mandala Offering 25. Refuge protector, treasure of compassion, Perfect field for growing good fortune, With a mind of devotion I offer to you The mountain and four continents a million times over, All precious royal emblems and possessions, Perfectly delightful environments and beings, And a grand treasury of divine and human enjoyments.

IDAM GURU RATNA MANDALAKAM NIRYA TAYAMAY

Practice Offering 26.

Within a wish-granting sea, a vast lotus Bearing actual and emanated offerings Arisen from samsara's and nirvana's virtues Captivates all hearts. The worldly and transcendent virtues Of my own and others' three gateways brighten all places. 15

27. Go-sum ge-way may-tog chi-yang-tra

kun-sang cho-pay dri-sung bum-tro-shing

lap-sum rim-nyi lam-ngay dray-dhen-pay

ga-tsel je-tsun la-ma nyay-chir-bul

Inner Offering 28.

Gur-gum dhang-dhen zang-po dri-nge-chen

ro-gyay pel-zin gya-jay tung-wa-dhang

chak-kyu nga-dhang dron-ma nga-la-sog

jang-tok bar-way du-tsi gya-tso-cho

Secret Offering 29.

Yi-wong lang-tso pal-zin druk-chu-shee

dho-pay gyu-tsal la-kay lu-tra-ma

shing-kye ngak-kye lhin-kye po-nyey-tsog

dzay-duk gyu-may chak-gya nam-kyang-bul

Offering

30. Drip-dral lhen-kyay dhe-way ye-she-che

cho-kun rang-zhin tro-dhang drel-way-ying

yer-may lhun-drup ma-sam jo-lay-dhay

dhon-dham jang-chup sem-chog khyo-la-bul

Offering Medicine and Self

31. Nyon-mong she-gya tsa-she nay-jom-pay

zang-po men-gyi je-drak na-tsog-dhang

kyo-nye gyi-chir dhag-dren bul-lak-na

nam-kha ji-si bang-su zung-dhu-sol

Remainder of Seven Limbs

32.Tog-may du-nay mi-ge dhig-pay-lay

gyi-dhang gyi-tsel yi-rang chi-chee-pa

tug-je che-dhen chan-ngar gyo-sem-kyi

shag-shing lhen-cheh mi-gyi dhom-pa-no 16

27. --Translation---This garden is diffused with myriad fragrances of all-good offerings Is laden with fruits, the three trainings, two stages, and five paths. All this I offer to please you, precious Lama. Inner Offering

28. I offer a libation of finest tea, Fragrant, with a hundred tastes and shining saffron color, Serving as the five hooks, five lamps, and all the rest, Purified, transformed, and increased to an ocean of nectar. Secret Offering

29. I offer beautiful, magical consorts, a host of muses Born of heavens, poetry, spontaneity, Graceful mistresses of sixty-four passionate arts, Endowed with the enchanting glow of youth. Offering What Is

30. I offer supreme, ultimate Bodhimind, Unobstructed bliss and wisdom arising as one, Inseparable from the nature of all, Spontaneous, beyond expression in thought or word. Offering Medicine and Self

31. I offer an array of fine medicines To cure the afflictions of four hundred and four delusions. And I offer myself as a servant to please you. Please keep me in your service as long as space endures. Remainder of Seven Limbs

32. All negative actions that I have committed, Ordered, or rejoiced in from beginningless time, I regret and purify in your presence, And I resolve to remain alert. 17

33. Cho-nam rang-zhin tsen-ma dhang-dral-yang

mi-lam ji-zhin kye-pak tam-chay-kyi

dhe-ga chir-yang char-way nam-kar-la

dhag-chag sam-pa tak-pay yi-rang-ngo

34. Pul-jung kyen-tse chu-zin bum-trik-te

ta-yay dro-dhi phen-dhe kun-dei-tsel

kye-dhang yun-du nay-dang pel-way-chir

zap-gyay cho-kyi char-pa bab-tu-so1

35. Dor-je ku-la kye-chi mi-nga-yang

zung-juk wang-gi gyal-po za-ma-tok

dag-chag mo-pa ji-zhin si-thei-bar

nya-ngen mi-dha tag-par shug-su-sol

36. De-tar trun-pee nam-kar gay-way-tsog

ka-drin sum-dhen je-tsum la-ma-yi

tse-rap kun-tu dral-me je-zin-ching

zung-juk dor-je chang-wang top-chir-ngo Praise

37. Yon-ten jung-nay tsul-trim gya-tso-che

mang-to nor-bu tsog-kyi yong-su-tam

ngur-mik zin-pa thup-wang nyi-pei je

nay-ten dhul-wa zin-la sol-wa-dep

38. Gang-dhang dhen-na dhe-war shek-pei-lam

turn-par o-pei yon ten chu-den-pa

ma-lu gyal-way dhung-tsob cho-kiy-je

thek-chog ge-way she-la sol-wa-dep

39. Go-sum lek-dham lo-chen zo-dhen-drang

yeo-dhang gyu-may ngah-dhang gyu-she-shing

dhe-nyi chu-zung dri-dang che-khe-pei

dor-je zin-pei tso-la sol-wa-dep 18

33.--Translation-- In nature, phenomenon have no sign of inherent existence, I rejoice from my heart in the dream-like virtues That bring happiness and joy To ordinary and extraordinary beings.

34. From myriad clouds of your knowledge and love, Please shower vast and profound Dharma To grow, sustain, and prosper a moonflower garden Of benefit and bliss for limitless beings.

35. Though your vajra body knows neither birth nor death, Please stay here to help me, Manifesting the ultimate union, Without entering nirvana until samsara's end.

36. I dedicate the positive fortune here created To being cared for in life after life By my precious Lama, kind in three ways, So that I may attain the perfect union of Dorje Chang. …8 Praise

37. Source of all excellence, ocean of moral discipline, Enriched with the jewels of extensive learning, Second Buddha in saffron robes, You who keep the monastic vows, hear my prayers!

38. You possess all ten qualities that make you fit To teach the path of the Buddhas. Dharma master, emissary of all the Buddhas, Oh Mahayana master, hear my prayers!

39. Wise and patient, your three doors are well controlled. Without pretension or deceit, you understand Mantra and Tantra. Skilled in arts and teaching, you have twice ten qualities. Oh Lord of Vajra Masters, hear my prayers! 19

40. Sang-gye drang-may jon-pay ma-tul-wei

ma-rung dhul-kay nyik-dhu dro-wa-la

dhe-shek lam-zang ji-zhin ton-pa-yi

kyap-gon tug-je chen-la sol-wa-dep

41. Tup-pay nyi-ma dur-kyi nup-gyur-te

gon-kyap mey-pei dro-wa mang-po-la

gyel-way dzey-pa nye-war drup-dzey-pei

kyap-gon tug-je chen-la sol-wa-dep

42. Du-sum chog-chu gyel-wa tam-chay-lay

gang-gi ba-pu bu-ga chik-tsam-yang

dag-chag so-nam zhing-du lek-ngak-pei

kyap-gon tug-je chen-la sol-wa-dep

43. Dhe-sheck ku-sum gyen-gyi khor-lo-ni

tap-khay gyu-trul dra-wei jo-gek-lay

ta-mel tsul-gyi dro-wa dren-dze-pei

kyap-gon tug-je chen-la sol-wa-dep

44. Kyo-kyi pung-kam kye-che yan-lag-nam

de-sheck rig-nga yap-yum sem-pa-dhang

tro-wo wang-po rang-zhin chog-sum-gyi

dhag-nyi la-ma chog-la sol-wa-dep

45. Kun-kyen ye-she rol-pa lay-jung-way

kyil-khor khor-lo je-wei dag-nyi-de

rik-gyay khyap-dhag dor-je zin-pei-tso

zung-jug dang-po gon-la sol-wa-dep

46. Drib-me lhen-kye ga-wai rol-pa-dang

yeer-me ten-yoh kun-khyap kun-gyi-dhag

tog-ma ta-dral kun-zang dhon-dham-gyi

jang-chup sem-ngo khyo-la sol-wa-dep

40. ---Translation--You precisely teach the good path of the Blissful To the untamable beings of this degenerate age Unreformed by the Buddhas of the past. Oh compassionate Refuge Protector, hear my prayers!

41. Now when Shakyamuni's sun is setting, You reenact the deeds of that great Victor For countless beings lacking protection and refuge. Oh compassionate Refuge Protector, hear my prayers!

42. For us, even a single hair pore of your body Is praised as a merit field greater than all The Buddhas of the three times and ten directions. Oh compassionate Refuge Protector, hear my prayers

43. From the web of your miracle powers and skillful means The ornament wheels of your three blissful bodies Appear in ordinary form to guide all beings. Oh compassionate Refuge Protector, hear my prayers!

44. Your aggregates, elements, senses, and limbs, Are the Fathers and Mothers of the five Buddha Families, Bodhisattvas, and wrathful deities. Oh Supreme Lama, You who are the Three Jewels, hear my prayers!

45. You are the essence of ten million mandala wheels That arise from the play of omniscient pristine awareness. All-pervading Lord of a hundred Buddha families, Foremost Vajra-holder, Protector of the Primordial Union, hear my prayers!

46. Pervasive nature of all things stable and moving, Inseparable from the play of faultless, spontaneous joy, Thoroughly good, from the beginning free from extremes, Oh actual, ultimate Bodhimind, hear my prayers! 21

47. Khyo-ni la-ma khyo-ni yi-dam

khyo-ni khan-dro cho-khyong-te

deng-ney zung-te jang-chup bar-du

kyo-min kyap-shin me-tsol-way

di-dhang bar-do chi-me tar-yang

tuk-je chak-kyu zung-dzo-la

si-zhi jik-drol ngo-drup kun-tsol

ten-gyi drog-dzo bar-cho-sung-- (3 X times)

The Four Initiations

48. Day-turr len-sum sol-wa tap-pay-tu

la-may ku-sung tug-kyi nay-nam-lay

du-tsi o-zer kar-mar ting-ga-sum

rim-dang chik-char jung-ne dhag-nyi-kyi

49. Nay-sum rim-dhang chik-char tim-pa-lay

drip-she dag-ching nam-dhag wang-zhi-top

ku-zhi top-ching la-ma nyi-pa-zhik

gye-zhin tim-pay jin-gyi lap-par-gyur 22

47.--Translaton-- You are the Lama, you are the Yidam, You are the Dakini and Dharma Protector; From now until I attain enlightenment, I shall seek no refuge other than you. In this life, in the bardo, and until enlightenment, Please hold me in the hook of your compassion, Free me from the fears of samsara and nirvana, grant me all attainments, Be my constant companion, and protect me from all obstacles. (3x) The Four Initiations

48. By the force of making these requests three times, Light rays and nectars, white, red, and cobalt blue, Stream forth from the centers of my Lama's body, speech, and mind.

49. One by one and all together my four obstacles are purified, I receive the four empowerments, And the seeds of the four Buddha bodies. A duplicate of my Lama happily dissolves into me, And I am blessed with inspiration. 23

The Tsog Offering

Blessing the Offering Substances Short inner offering

50. HUNG ma-dak trul-nang ying-su dak

AH ye-she le-drup du-tsi che

OM do-gu gya-tso chen-por gyur

OM AH HUNG

51. HO ting-zin ngag-dhang chah-gyei jin-lap-pei

zag-mei du-tzig tsog-cho gya-tso-di

tsa-gyu la-mei tsog-nam nyei-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG

Dho-gu pel-la rol-pei tsim-zei-nay

E MA HO jhin-lap char-chen up tu sol 24

The Tsog Offering

Blessing the Offering Substances Short Inner Offering

50. HUNG Impure mistaken appearances are purified in emptiness

AH Great nectar accomplished from exalted wisdom

OM It becomes a vast ocean of desired enjoyment

OM AH HUNG

51. To the host of root and lineage lamas I offer this vast feast purified by samadhi, mantra, and mudra

OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, E MA HO Please shower me with great blessings. 25

52. HO ting-zin ngag-dhang chah-gyei ji-lap-pei

zag-me diu-tzig tsog-cho gya-tso-di

yi-dam lha-tsog khor-chay nyei-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG

ho-gu pel-la rol-pay tsim-zay-nay

E MA HO ngo-drup char-chen up-tu-sol

53. HO ting-zin ngag-dang chah-gye jhin-lap-pei

zag-me du-tzig tsog-cho gya-tso-dhi

kon-chog rin-chen tsog-nam nyei-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG do-gu pel-la rol-pay tsim-zay-nay

E MA HO dham-cho char-chen up-tu-sol

54. HO ting-zin ngag-dang chah-gye jhin-lap-pei

zag-me du-tzig tsog-cho gya-tso-dhi

kha-dro cho-kyong tsog-nam nyey-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG dho-gu pel-la rol-pay tsim-zay-nay

E MA HO trin-le char-chen up-tu-sol

55. HO ting-zin ngag-dang chag-gye jhin-lap-pay

zag-me du-tzig tsog-cho gya-tso-dhi

ma-gyur sem-chen tsog-nam nyei-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG dho-du pel-la rol-pei tsim-zay-nay

E MA HO trul-nang dug-ngel zhi-gyur-chik

Offering to the Vajra Master

56. E MA HO tsog-kyi kor-lo-che

du-sum de-sheg sheg-shu-te

ngo-drup ma-lu jung-wei-nay

de-tar she-nay pa-wo-che

nam-par tok-pei sem-bor-nay

tsog-kyi khor-lor gyun-du-rol A LA LA HO 26

52.---Translations--- To the Yidams and their entourage I offer this vast feast Purified by samadhi, mantra, and mudra. OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, EM A HO Please shower me with great attainments.

53. To the host of the Three Precious Jewels I offer this vast feast Purified by samadhi, mantra, and mudra. OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, E MA HO Please shower me with holy Dharma.

54. To the host of Dakini and Dharma protectors I offer this Vast feast Blessed by samadhi, mantra, and mudra. OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, EM A HO Please shower me with great deeds of virtue.

55. To the host of all sentient beings I offer this vast feast Blessed by samadhi, mantra, and mudra OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, EM A HOMay suffering and ordinary perception end. Offering to the Vajra Master

56.E MA HO Great collection of offerings! Great hero, by following the path of the Blissful Buddhas, You have become the source of all attainment, Enjoy forever the collection of this offering! A LA LA HO 27

The Master's Reply

57. OM dor-je sum yeer mei-pei-dhag

rang-nyi la-ma lhar-sel-nay

AH zag-mey ye-she du-tsi-dhi

HUNG jhang-chup se-lay yo-me-par

lu-nay lha-nam tsim-chir-rol

AH HO MAHA SUKHA

Dakini Song

58. HUNG: de-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dhang

pa-wo dang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kun-la dhag-ni sol-wa-dhep

dhe-wa chog-la gye pei heruka

dhe-we rap-nyo ma-la nyei-ji-ney

cho-ga zhin-dhu long-cho pa-yi-ni

lhen-key di-wei jor-wa la-zhuk-so

AH-LA-LA LA-LA-HO AH-IH-AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi

tse-we zig-la lay-kun dzo

59. HUNG: de-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dhang

pa-wo dhang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kun-la dhag-ni sol-wa-dep

dhe-wa chen-po yee-nee rap-kyo-pay

lu-ni kun-tu yo-wei gar-gyi-ni

chag-gyei pe-mar rol-pei dhe-wa-che

nel-jor ma-tsog nam-la cho-par-dzo

AH-LA-LA LA-LA-HO AH-IH-AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi tse-we zig-la le-kun-dzo 28

The Master's Reply

57. OM I arise as the Lama-Yidam, Inseparable from the three vajras.

AH with unshakable bodhimind I enjoy this pure wisdom feast To delight the deities in my body.

AH HO MAHA SUKA

Dakini Song

58. HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayers! Heruka, delighting in supreme bliss, Adore the Dakini entranced by bliss! A LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and give all accomplishments.

59. HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayer! Mind ecstatic with great bliss, Body in passionate dance, I offer to hosts of yoginis The play of great bliss in the mudra lotus. A LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO

Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and accomplish all good deeds. 29

60. HUNG: de-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dhang

pa-wo dhang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kun-la dhag-ni sol-wa-dep

yi-wong zhi-wei nyam-kyi ga-ze-ma

rap-gye gon-po-kyo

dang kan-dro tsog

dhag-gi dhun-dhu zhug-te jin-lap-la

lhen-kye dhe-chen dhag-la tsel-du -sol

AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi

tse-we zig-la le-kun-dzo

61. HUNG: de-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dang

pa-wo dhang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kun-la dhag-ni sol-wa-dep

dhe-chen tar-pai tsen-nyi den-pa-kyo

dhe-chen pang-pei ka-thup dhu-ma-yi

tse-chig drol-war me-shay dhe-chen-kyang

chu-kyi chog-gi u-na net-pa-yin

AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi tse-we zig-la le-kun-dzo

62. HUNG: de-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dhang

pa-wo dhang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kun-la dhak-ni sol-wa-dep

dham-gyi u-su kyi-pei pema-shin

chak-lay kye-kyang chak-pe kyon-ma-go

nel-jor ma-chog pe-mei de-wa-yi

si-pei ching-wa nyur-du drol-war-dzo

AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi tse-we zig-la le-kun-dzo 30

60. ---Translation---HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayer! Oh enchanting and peaceful dancer, Joyful Protector and Dakini host, Please come before me to bless me! Grant me spontaneous great bliss! AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and accomplish all good deeds.

61. HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayer! You whose very nature is great bliss freedom, Never say one attains freedom in a single life By abandoning great bliss for ascetic ordeals! Great bliss is found in the supreme lotus! In the perfect lotus with six signs.

AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and accomplish all good deeds.

62. HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayer! As a lotus arises out of the mud, This great bliss of the supreme yogini's lotus Is born from attachment, yet untainted by it. May it swiftly free me from samsara's chains! AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and accomplish all good deeds. 31

63. HUNG: dhe-zhin shek-pa tam-che-dang

pa-wo dhang-ni nel-jor-ma

kan-dro dhang-ni kan-dro-ma

kirn-la dhag-ni sol-wa-dep

drang-tzig jung-nei nam-kyi drang-tsi-chu

bung-we tsog-kyi kun-nei tung-wa-tar

tsen-nyi trug-dhen tso-kyi gyei-pa-ye

chu-cheng pa-yi ro-yei tzim-par-dzo AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO

dri-me kan-dro tsog-nam-kyi

tse-we zig-la le-kun-dzo

Seeking Realization on the Path to Enlightenment

64. Zhing-chog dham-pa je-tsun la-ma-la

cho-ching gu-pe sol-wa tap-pey-thu

dhe-lek tsa-wa gon-po khyo-nyi-kyi

gye-zhin je-su zin-par jin-gyi-lop

65. Len-chik tsam-shik nye-pei del-jor-dhi

nye-ka nyur-du jig-pei tsul-tok-nay

dhon-mey tse-di ja-way mi-ying-war

dhon-dhen nying-po len-par jin-gyi-lop 32

63. ---Translation---HUNG: Oh Transcended Ones, Heroes, Yoginis, Dakas and Dakinis, All of you, hear my prayer! As swarms of bees’a drink deeply Of honey's essence in the nectar flower, May I be blissfully satisfied with the taste of essence In the perfect lotus with six signs. AH LA LA LA LA HO AH IH AHA AH RA LI HO Oh host of stainless Dakinis, Look on with love and accomplish all good deeds. Seeking Realization on the Path to Enlightenment

64. Precious Lama, supreme field of good fortune, Root of all goodness and joy, my Protector, By the power of my offerings, respect, and prayers, Gladly bless me with your care.

65. Knowing that life's liberties and opportunities Are found but once and quickly lost Inspire me to grasp life's essential meaning And not be distracted by pointless activities. 33

66. Ngen-song dhug-ngel bar-wei me-jik-nay

nying-nay kon-chog sum-la kyap-dro-zhing

dik-pong ge-tsog ta-dag drup-pa-la

tson-pa lhur-len je-par jin-gyi-lop

67. Lay-dang nyon-mong ba-long drak-tu-truk

dhuk-ngal sum-gyi chu-sin mang-po-tser

ta-mey jig-rung si-tso chen-po-lay

tar-do shug-drah kye-war jin-gyi-lop

68. Zo-ka tson-ra dra-wei khor-wa-dhi

ga-we tsel-tar tong-wey lo-pang-nay

lap-sum phag-pai nor-gyi dzo-zung-te

tar-pei gyel-tsen zin-par jin-gyi-lop

69. Nyam-tak dro-wa di-kun dhag-gi-ma

yang-yang drin-gyi kyang-pei tsul-sam-nay

dhug-pei bu-la tse-wei ma-shin-du

cho-min nying-je kye-war jin-gyi-lop

70. Duk-ngel tra-mo tsam-yang mi-dho-ching

dhe-la nam-yang chog-shey mey-par-ni

dag-dang shen-la kye-par yo-min-shay

shen-dhe ga-wa kye-par jin-gyi-lop

71. Rang-nyi che-par zin-pei chong-ne-di

mi-dho duk-ngel kye-pei gyur-tong-nay

lay-len dey-la khon-du zung-je-te

dag-zin dhon-chen jom-par jin-gyi-lop

72. Ma-nam che-zung de-la go-pei-lo

ta-yay yon-ten jung-wei gor-tong-nay

dro-wa dhi-dha dhag-gi drar-lang-kyang

sog-lay chei-par zin-par jin-gyi-lop 34

66. -----Translation---Aghast at the searing blaze of suffering in the lower realms, I take heartfelt refuge in the Three Jewels. Inspire me to intensify my efforts To practice virtue and abandon vice.

67. Violently tossed by waves of addiction and karma, Devoured by three sea-dragon sufferings, Inspire me to develop the fierce determination to be free From this endless fearsome ocean of existence.

68. Having ceased to view this unbearable prison Of cyclic existence as a pleasure grove, Inspire me to raise the victory banner of freedom, By practicing the Three Higher Trainings, The treasure of extraordinary beings.

69. Recognizing that all suffering beings are my mothers, Who have raised me in kindness again and again, Inspire me to develop authentic compassion, Like a mother's love for her only child.

70. No one wants even the slightest suffering, Or is ever content with the happiness they have; In this we are all alike. Inspire me to find joy in making others happy.

71. Seeing that the chronic disease of self-cherishing Is the cause of my unwanted suffering, Inspire me to put the blame where blame is due And vanquish the great demon of clinging to self.

72. Cherishing beings and securing their happiness Is the gateway that leads to infinite excellence. Inspire me to hold others more dear than my life, Even when I see them as enemies. 35

73. Dhor-na ji-pa rang-dhon kho-na-dhang

tup-wang shin-dhon ba-shig zey-pa-yi

kyon-dhang yon-ten yer-wa tog-pei-lo

dhag-zhan nyam-je nu-par jin-gyi-lop

74. Rang-nyi chei-zin gu-pa kun-gyi-go

ma-nam chei-zin yon-ten kun-gyi-she

day-chir dag-shen je-wei nel-jor-la

nyam-len nying-por jey-par jin-gyi-lop

75. Dey-na je-tsun la-ma tug-je-chen

ma-gyur dro-wei dik-drip duk-ngal-kun

ma-lu dha-ta dag-la meen-pa-dang

dhag-gi dhe-ge shen-la tang-wa-yi

dro-kun dhe-dang dhen-par jin-gyi-lop.

76. No-chu dig-pei dre-bu yong-gang-te

mi-dho duk-ngel char-tar bap-gyur-kyang

lay-ngan dre-bu say-pei gyur-tong-nay

kyen-ngen lam-du long-par jin-gyi-lop

77. Dor-na zang-ngen nang-wa chi-shar-yang

cho-kun nying-po top-ngei nyam-len-gyi

jang-chup sem-nyei phel-wei lam-gyur-te

yei-de ba-shik gom-par jin-gyi-lop

78. Jor-wa zhi-dang dhen-pei tap-khey-kyi

trel-la gang-tug gom-la jor-wa-dang

lo-jong dham-tsik lap-chay nyam-len-gyi

dhal-jor don-chen je-par jin-gyi-lop

79. Tong-len lung-la kyon-pei trul-dheik-chan

jam-dang nying-je lhak-pai sam-pa-yi

dro-nam si-tso che-lay drol-wei-chir

jhang-chup sem-nyei jong-par jin-gyi-lop

73.---Translation--- In short, the naive work for their aims alone; While Buddhas work solely to benefit others. Comparing the faults against the benefits, Inspire me to be able to exchange myself with others.

74. Since cherishing myself is the doorway to all downfalls, And cherishing others is the foundation of everything good, Inspire me to practice from my heart The yoga of exchanging self and others.

75. Therefore, supremely compassionate Lama, Inspire me to take the bad deeds, imprints, and sufferings Of all beings to ripen upon me right now, And to give to them my happiness and virtue So that all beings may be happy.

76. Even if the world and its beings, Filled with the results of negative actions, Pour down a rain of unwanted suffering, Inspire me to take these miserable conditions as a path, Knowing that this burns away my negative karma.

77. In short, whether conditions seem favorable or unfavorable, Inspire me to make a habit of happiness, By increasing the two types of Bodhimind Through the practice of the five forces, essence of all the Dharmas.

78. Whatever happens, may I use meditation at once, Applying the skillful methods of the four techniques. Inspire me to take advantage of this fortunate life By practicing the commitments and precepts of training the mind.

79. 'Give and Take' mounted on the breath is the magic device Bringing love, compassion, and the special mind. To save all beings from this world's great ocean. Please bless me to awaken true Bodhimind. 37

80. Du-sum gyel-wa kun-gyi dor-chik-lam

nam-dhag gyel-say dhom-pe gyu-dham-shing

tek-chog tsul-trim sum-gyi nyam-len-la

tson-pa lhur-len jay-par jin-gyi-lop

The Paramitas

81. Lu-dhang long-cho du-sum gyay-tsog-cher

sem-chen rang-rang dho-pei ngo-gyur-te

chag-may tong-sem pel-wei men-ngag-gi

jin-pei phar-chin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop

82. So-tar jang-sem sang-ngag dhom-pa-yi

che-tsam sog-gi chir-yang mi-tong-shing

ge-cho du-dhang sem-chen don-drup-pay

tsul-trim phar-chin dzok-par jin-yi-lop

83. Kham-sum kye-gu ma-lu tro-gyur-te

she-shing tsang-dru dik-shing sog-cho-kyang

mi-truk no-len phen-pa drup-je-pei

zo-pei phar-chin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop

84. Sem-chen re-rei chir-yang nar-mei-pei

may-nang kel-pa gya-tsor nay-go-kyang

nying-je mi-kyo jhang-chup chog-tson-pay

tson-dru phar-chin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop

85. Jing-go nam-par ying-we kyon-pang-ne

cho-kun dhen-pay tong-pei nay-luk-la

tse-chig nyam-par jok-pei ting-zin-gyi

sam-ten phar-chin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop

86. De-nyi so-sor tok-pei she-rap-kyi

drang-pei shin-jang dhe-chen dang-drel-wa

dhon-dham nyam-shak nam-kei nal-jor-gyi

she-rap phar-chin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop 38

80.----Translation--- Restraining the mind with Bodhisattva vows Is the one path traveled by Buddhas of all three times. Inspire me to strive sincerely to practice The three moral disciplines of the Mahayana. The Paramitas

81. Inspire me to perfect transcendent generosity, Through improving the mind that gives without attachment, Transforming my body, wealth, and good deeds from all time Into whatever each being desires.

82. Inspire me to perfect transcendent moral discipline, By keeping, even at the cost of my life, My self-liberation, Bodhisattva, and Vajrayana vows, And by collecting good deeds and helping others.

83. Inspire me to perfect transcendent patience, Even if all the beings of the world Become abusive, critical, threaten, or even kill me, Undisturbed I will work for their benefit.

84. Inspire me to perfect transcendent joyous effort, By striving with tireless compassion for supreme enlightenment, Even if I must remain for many aeons In the deepest hellfires for the sake of each being.

85. Inspire me to perfect transcendent concentration, By abandoning mental sinking, wandering, and excitement, And meditating in single-pointed absorption On the true nature of reality - emptiness.

86. Inspire me to perfect transcendent wisdom, Through practicing space yoga in equipoise on the ultimate, Joining the bliss of supple ecstasy With the insight that discriminates what is. 39

87. Chi-nang cho-nam gyu-ma mee-lam-dhang

dhang-wei tso-nang dha-zuk ji-shin -dhu

nang-yang dhen-par mey-pei tsol-tok-ne

gyu-mei ting-zin dzok-par jin-gyi-lop

88. Khor-dei rang-zhin dul-tsam may-pa-dhang

gyu-drei ten-drel lu-wa may-pa-nyee

pen-tsun gel-me drok-su char-wa-yi

lu-drup gong-dhon tok-par jhin-gyi-lop

Vajrayana

89. Dhe-ne dor-je zin-pei de-pon-gyi

drin-lay gyu-dhe gya-tso jing-gel-te

ngo-drup tsa-wa dham-tsik dhom-pa-nam

sog-le chey-par zin-par jin-gyi-lop

90. Kye-shi bar-do gyel-wei ku-sum-dhu

gyur-wei rim-pa dhang-po nel-jor-gyi

ta-mel nang-shin dri-ma kun-jang-te

gang-nang lha-kur char-war jin-gyi-lop

91. Nying-gey dhap-gyay du-ti u-dhag-tu

gon-khyo shap-sen ko-pa lay-jhung-wa

o-sel gyu-lu zung-dhu juk-pay-lam

tse-dhir ngon-du gyur-wa jin-gyi-lop

92. Lam-na ma-zin chi-wei du-jei-na

tsen-tap tsang-gya la-mei po-wa-ni

top-nga yang-dhag jar-wei dham-ngag-gi

dhag-pei zhing-dhu dro-par jin-gyi-lop

93. Dhor-na kye-zhing kye-wa tam-chei-du

gon-po khyo-kyi drel-may jei-zung-nay

ku-sung tug-kyi sang-wa kun-zin-pei

say-kyi tu-wor gyur-wa jin-gyi-lop

94. Gon-khyo gang-dhu ngon-par sang-gyay-pei

khor-gyi tog-ma nyi-dhu dhag-gyur-te

nay-kap tar-tuh go-do ma-lu-pa

bey-mey lhun-kyi drup-pei tra-shi-tsol 40

87.---Translation--- Inspire me to complete the perfection of illusion-like aftermath, Realizing that inner and outer phenomena lack true existence, Yet still appear, like an illusion, a dream, Or the reflection of a moon on a clear lake.

88. Inspire me to understand Nagarjuna's meaning, That there is no contradiction, but rather harmony Between the unfailing interdependence of cause and effect And lack of inherent existence in this world and beyond. Vajrayana

89. Inspire me to embark on the swirling ocean of tantra Through the kindness of my navigator, the Vajra-holder, And to cherish more than my life My vows and commitments, roots of my attainment

90. Inspire me to practice the first stage, the simulated yoga That transforms birth, death, and bardo into the three Buddha bodies, So that when ordinary perception and conception become pure, Whatever arises may manifest as my Yidam.

91. As you place your feet, oh Glorious Protector, At the very center of my heart's eight petals, Inspire me to actualize in this very life The paths of clear light, illusion body, and their union.

92. If my death should come before I enter the path, Bless me to reach a Pure Land Through applying the instructions on the five powers, The supremely powerful method of transference to Buddhahood.

93. From birth to birth, please bless me, Oh Protector, Never to be separated from your loving care, And, as the foremost of your disciples, To hold every secret of your body, speech, and mind.

94. Grant me the good fortune to be the first in your circle Wherever you manifest as a Buddha, And to accomplish spontaneously, without effort, All temporal and ultimate needs and wishes. 41

Short Inner Offering

95. HUNG ma-dak trul-nang ying-su dak

AH ye-she le-drup du-tsi che

OM do-gu gya-tso chen-por gyur

OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG

Short Inner Offering

95. HUNG Impure mistaken appearances are purified in emptiness

AH Great nectar accomplished from exalted wisdom

OM It becomes a vast ocean of desired enjoyment OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG OM AH HUNG

Actual Offering to the Spirits

96. HO ting-zin ngah-dhang chag-gye jin-lap-pei

zag-mei du-tze tsog-lhag gya-tso-dhe

dham-chen shing-kyong tsog-nam nyei-chir-bul

OM AH HUNG

do-gu pal-la rol-pey tsim-zay-nay

E MA HO nel-jor trin-lay tsul-shin-drup (Verses 91 to 101 are chanted very quickly)

97. HO lhag-may durn-nam kor-je-key

tsog-lag gyatso di-she-la

tenpa rin-chin gye-pa-tang

ten-zin yun-chur-kor che-tang

98. Kye-par nel-jor dhag-chag-la

nei-mei tshe-dhang wang-chuh-dhang

pel-dhang drag-dhang kel-wa-zang

long-cho gya-chen kun-tog-ching

99. She-dhang gyay-la sok-pa-yi

lay-kyi ngo-drup dhag-la-tsol

dham-tsik chen-gyi dak-la-sung

ngo-drup kun-gyi tong-drok-dzo

100. Du-min chi-dhang nei-nam-dhang

dhon-dang gek-nam mey-par-dzo

mee-lam ngen-dhang sten-ma-ngen

ja-je ngen-pa mey-par-dzo

101. Jik-ten de-shing lo-lek-dhang

dru-nam pel-shing cho-pel-dhang

dhe-lek tam-chei jung-wa-dang

yi-la dho-pa kun-drup-shok

102. Jin-pa gya-cher cho-pa di-yi-tu

dro-wei dhon-du rang-jung sang-gyay-nay

nhon-tse gyel-wa nam-kyi ma-drol-wei

kye-wo tsok-nam jin-pay drol-gyur-chik 44

Actual Offering to the Spirits

96. ----Translation---HO To the host of sworn protectors I offer this vast feast Purified by samadhi, mantra, and mudra. OM AH HUNG Enjoying these magnificent delights, E MA HO Please perform actions to benefit practitioners.

97/98. HO Remaining guests and retinues, Please enjoy this feast for you. May all Dharma teachers and their families, And especially those of us practicing here, Have health, longevity, and fortune, And attain our highest goals!

99. You who keep the commitments, Grant me attainment of the four activities, Of pacifying, growth, power, and wrath, As well as all other accomplishments.

100. Eliminate untimely death and sickness, Harmful spirits and obstructions, Bring an end to bad dreams, Bad omens and unfortunate actions.

101. May the world be in peace and the year be good. May the world have prosperity and spiritual principles flourish. May every joy and happiness come to pass, And every wish be fulfilled.

102. By the power of generosity, May I become Buddha for the sake of all beings. May all beings, unredeemed by Buddhas of the past, Attain liberation through the offerings made here. 45

Dissolving the Supreme Field

103. Dhe-tar sol-wa tap-pe la-ma-chog

jhin-gyi lap-shing gyei-zhin chi-wor-jon

lar-yang nying-gyay pay-may zay-dru-la

zhap-sen wo-chah ten-par zhuk-su-sol

Dedication

104. Dhe-tar gyi-pei nam-kar ge-wa-yang

du-sum dhe-shek say-chay tam-chay-kyi

dze-pa mon-lam ma-lu drup-pa-dhang

lung-tog dham-cho zin-pei gyu-ru-ngo

105. De-yi tu-lay tse-rap kun-tu-dhag

teg-chog khor-lo zhi-dang mi-dral-shing

nyay-jung jang-sem yang-dhag ta-wa-dhang

rim-nyay lam-gyi dro-pa tar-chin-shog

Auspicious Verses

106. Si-zhei nam-kar ji-nyei ge-tsen-gyi

deng-dir mi-shi gu-pa kun-dral-te

nay-kap tar-tug ge-lek nam-khei-dzo

pun-tsok pel-la rol-pei tra-shi-shog

107. Kun-kyen lo-zang drak-pei cho-kyi-dher

lap-sum nam-dhag tse-chik drup-la-tson

nel-jor rap-jhung tsog-kyi yong-gang-we

tup-ten yun-dhu ney-pey tra-shi-shog 46

Dissolving the Supreme Field

103. -----Translation---Pleased by these requests. Oh Supreme Lama, To bless me, come to my crown with delight, And once again set your radiant feet Firmly at the center of the lotus of my heart. … 9 Dedication

104. I dedicate the pure virtues created here To accomplishing the aims and wishes Of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the three times And to upholding the transmitted and realized Dharma.

105. By the force of this merit, may I, throughout all of my lives, Never be separated from the four wheels of the Mahayana. May I complete the paths of Seeking Freedom, Bodhimind, Wisdom, and the two stages of Vajrayana. …10 Auspicious Verses 106. May we attain a vast treasure of immediate and ultimate happiness, Through all the merit of samsara and nirvana, Free of troubles from now on, And enjoy the good fortune of magnificent delight.

107. May the Dharma communities of all-knowing Lobsang Drakpa Be filled with Sangha, yogis and yoginis Who strive purely, single pointedly, To practice the Three Trainings, so that the good fortune Of Buddha's teachings may long endure. 47

108. Zhon-nu du-nay la-ma lha-tsog-la

sol-wa tap-pe lo-zang drag-pa-yi

jhin-lab shuk-nay zhen-dhon lhun-gyi-drup

lo-zang dor-je chang-gi tra-shi-shog

109. Dho-gu jor-pa yar-gyi tsog-tar-phel

kyon-mey rik-kyi dhal-dro gyim-chei-may

nyin-tshen lo-zang dham-pei cho-kyi-dha

phun-tsok pel-la rol-pei tra-shi-shog

110. Dhag-soh nam-kyi deng-nay jhang-chup-bar

gyi-dhang gyi-gyur ge-wa chi-sak-pa

shing-dhir je-tsun dham-pey zuh-kyi-ku

gyur-mey dor-je tar-ten tra-shi-shog

FINAL LAM -RIM DEDICATION PRAYER

111. Der-ni ring-du be-leh tsog-nyi ni

ka-tar yang-pa gang-zhig sag-pa de

lo-mig ma-rig gi-jong dro-wa-nam

nam-dren gyal-way wang-por dag-gyur chig

112 Der-ma son-pai tse-rab kun- tu yang

jam-pel yang kyi tze-wi jay-sung neh

ten-pai rim-pa kun-tsang lam-gyi chog

nying-neh drub-pai gyal-nam nye-jay shog

113. Rang-gi ji-zhin tog-pai lam -gyi neh

shug-drag tze-way drang-pai tab-kay kyi

dro-wai yi-kyi mun-pa sal-jay nay

gyal-wai ten-pa yun-ring dzin-gyur chig

114. Ten-pa rin-chen chog-gi ma-kyab pam

kyab-kyang nyam-par gyur-wei chog-der ni

nying-jay chen-po yi-rab kyo-pa yi

pan-deh ter-day sal-war je-par shog

115. Say-chay gyal-wai may-jung trin-lay lay

leg-drub jang-chub lam-gyi rim-pay kyang

tar-do nam-kyi yi-la pel-ter zhing

gyal-wai dzi-pa ring-du kyong-gyur chig

116. Lam-zang drub-pai tun-kyen drub-je ching

gyal-kyen sel-jay mi-dang mi-min kun

tse-rab kun-tu gyal-wai ngag-pa yi

nam-dag lam-dang dral-war ma-gyur chig

108. May we benefit others effortlessly, 48

Through Lobsang Drakpa's blessings. Since childhood, I made requests to my Supreme Lama-Yidam. May we have the good fortune of Lobsang Dorje Chang.

109. May our endowments swell like a summer lake; May we always take birth in faultless families; May we spend day and night with Lobsang's holy Dharma And enjoy the good fortune of magnificent delight.

110. Through the merit we have collected and will collect From now until we all attain enlightenment, May the good fortune of your holy form, incomparable Lama, Remain in this world, immutable as a diamond.

FINAL LAM-RIM DEDICATION PRAYER

111. From my two collections, vast as space, that I have amassed From working with effort at this practice for a great length of time, May I become the chief leading Buddha for all those Whose mind's wisdom eye is blinded by ignorance.

112. Even if do not reach this state, may I be held In your loving compassion for all my lives, Manjushri. May I find the best of the paths of the complete teachings And may I please all the Buddhas by practicing.

113. Using skillful means drawn by the strong force of compassion, May I clear the darkness from the minds of all beings With the points of the path as I have discerned them. May I uphold Buddha's teachings for a very long time.

114. With my heart going out with great compassion In whatever direction the most precious teachings Have not yet spread or once spread have declined, May I offer this treasure of happiness to aid all sentient beings.

115. May the minds of those who wish for liberation be granted bounteous peace And the Buddhas' deeds be nourished for a long time By following the complete graduated Path to Enlightenment and The wondrous virtuous conduct of the Buddhas and their Sons.

116. May all human and non-human beings that eliminate adversity And make things conducive for practicing the excellent paths Never be parted in any of their lives From the purest path praised by the Buddhas.

117. Mig-me tse-wai ter-chen chen-re-zig

dri-me kyen-pai wang-po jam-pal-yang

gang-chan ke-pai tzug-gyan tzong-kha-pa

lob-zang drag-pai zhab-la sol-wa-deb (3x) End of the Guru Puja

117.---Translation----- May the precious beings Bodhi mind. Not yet born arise and grow. May that born have no decline But increase forever more. Homage to Lama Tsong Khapa . Avalokiteshvara, great treasure of objectless compassion; Manjushri, master of flawless wisdom; Tsong Khapa, crown jewel of the Snowy Land’s sages; Lobsang Drakpa. I make request at your holy feet. (3x) End of the Guru Puja

Protector Prayers Praise of Six-Armed Mahakala

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HUNG.

NYUR DZEY CHENREZIG LA CHAK TSAL LO

SHAB DUB DANG CHEY BINAYAKA NEN

NAKPO CHENPO TAK KI SHAM TAB CHEN

CHAK DRUK DRUL GYI GYEN GI NAMPAR GYEN

YEY PA DRILKUK BARPA TINGWA ZIN

TAMA DAMARU NI TRAKTUTROL

YONBA TOBA DANG NEH DUNGTSEYSUM

DEY SHIN SHAKPA SUNG NEH CHING WAR JEY

DRAGPO ZHEL NEH CHEYWA NAMPAR TSIK

CHEN SUM DRAKPO UTA GYEN DU BAR

TREL WAR SINDHU RYE YI LEKPAR JUK

CHIWOR MIKYO GYALPO JEY TAB TEN

TRAKZA MIGO NGACHU DOLSHELCHEN

RINCHEN TOKAM NGA YI U LA GYEN

SHING LEY JON NEY TORMA LEN DZEY PAY

PALDEN CHAK TRUK PA LA CHAK TSAL TO

KONCHOK U PANG NYENBO TO BA DANG

SANGYE TENBA NYENBO TO BA DANG

DACHAK PUNLOP KOR DANG JEYNAM GYI

KYEN NYEN PAR CHEY TAMCHEY SHE WA DANG

CHIDO NGODRUP NYURTU TSAL DU SOL

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LAMA GONPO YER MEY LA

DAKNI GUPAY KYAB SU CHI

DAK TSOG SEM CHEN TAM CHEY KYI

NYON MONG MALU SEL WAR SHOK

GONPO LAMA YER MEY LA

DARNAY GUPAY KYAB SU CHI

DAK TSOG SEM CHEN TAM CHEY KYI

BARCHEY MALU SAL WAR SHOG

Inner offering (Long Form)

Tong-pa nyee-to-gyur

tong-pay nang-lay yam-lay lung-kyi kyil-kohr

wun-po shu-yi ip-tapu pa-den kyi-tsen-pa

tay-tingto ram-lay may kil-kyor mar-po to-sum-pa

tay-tingto aleh-me-go kyay-po sum-kyi

tingto aleh-chung-way tur-pa kar-po

tay nang-kyi sharto-dum-lay chung-we par-lang kyi-shar kyur-tsem-pa

lhor amlay jung-we key-shar kyu-tsem-pa

nub-tur zem-lay chung-we langpo-cher-shar ter-tsem-pa

chang-to kham-lay chung-we tay shar hey-tsem-pa

u-soh hung-lay chung-we may-char neh-tsem-pa

char-lhor lam-lay chung-we te-chen bay-tsem-pa

lhor-nup-tu mam-lay chung-way rakta-ray-tsem-pa

nup-chang-tu pam-lay chung-weh chang-sem karpo chur-tsem-pa

chang-char tu tam-lay chung-we kang-mar may-tsem-pa

we-so pam-lay chung-we ti-chu mur-tsem-pa

tay-ta-kyi ting-toe OM karpo

AH marpo

HUNG ngong-po sum ten-nay ting-toe sig-par-chur

ran-kyi tug-kay HUNG-lay o-zer-tur

long-lah pog-beh lung-yur may-bhar

tur-peh tze-nam shu-shing kol-war-gyur

yee-kay sum-lay o-zer rimpa-shin-to tur-pay

ku-dor-je sung-dor-je tug-dor-je nam kug-neh yee-kay sum-la

rim-kye tim-pa-nam tur-pa lhung-nay shu-way

HUNG-key kar-dog tri-nu-key kun-jang

I-ay duts-tser tog-par-cher

OM-kyer mang-pur bar-shing pel-war-gyur

Inner offering (Long Form) Everything becomes empty. Within a state of emptiness, from a YAM comes a blue bow-shaped wind mandala marked with banners, on top of which from a RAM comes a red triangular fire mandala. On top of that, from an AH comes a fire-grate of three human heads, on top of which from an AH comes a white skull-cup. Inside it, in the east from a BHRUM comes the flesh of a bull marked with GO. In the south from an AM comes the flesh of a dog marked with a KU. In the west from a JRIM comes the flesh of an elephant marked with a DA. In the north from a KHAM comes the flesh of a horse marked with a HA, and in the center, from a HUM, comes the flesh of a human marked with a NA. In the southeast from a LAM, comes feces marked with a BI. In the southwest from a MAM, comes blood marked with a RA. In the northwest from a PAM, comes white bodhicitta marked with a SHU. In the northeast from a TAM, comes marrow marked with a MA. And in the center from a BAM comes urine marked with a MU. On top of this are a white OM, a red AH and a blue HUM stacked one on top the other. From the HUM at my heart light rays emanate, striking the wind, whereby the wind moves, the fire blazes and the substances inside the skull-cup melt and boil. From the three syllables, light rays emanate successively, pulling back the vajra-body, vajra-speech and vajra-mind, which dissolve successively into the three syllables. These then fall into the skull-cup and melt. By means of the HUM, our faults and impurities are cleansed. The AH is transformed into nectar. By means of OM the nectar increases and multiplies. ..........

The Gelug Lineage

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The Gelug or Gelug-pa (or dGe-lugs-pa, Dge-lugs-pa, or Dgelugspa), also known as the Yellow Hat sect, is a school of Buddhism founded by Tsongkhapa (1357?1419), a philosopher and Tibetan religious leader. The first monastery he established was at Ganden, and to this day the Ganden Tripa is the nominal head of the school, though its most influential figure is the Dalai Lama.

Lama Tsongkhapa

A great admirer of the Kadampa (Bka'-gdams-pa) teachings, Tsongkhapa was an enthusiastic promoter of the Kadam School's emphasis on the Mahayana principles of universal compassion as the fundamental spiritual orientation. He combined this with a strong emphasis on the cultivation of in-depth insight into the doctrine of emptiness as propounded by the Indian masters Nagarjuna (2nd century) and Candrakirti (7th century). Tsongkhapa said that these two aspects of the spiritual path, compassion and insight into wisdom, must be rooted in a wholehearted wish for liberation, all impelled by a genuine sense of renunciation. He called these the "Three Principal Aspects of the Path", and suggested that it is on the basis of these three that one must embark on the profound path of Vajrayana Buddhism.

The central teachings of the Gelug School are Lamrim, or the "Stages of the Path", based on the teachings of the Indian master Atisha (circa 11th century) and the systematic cultivation of the view of emptiness. This is combined with the deity yogas of Highest Yoga Tantra deities such as Guhyasamaja, Cakrasamvara, Yamantaka and Kalacakra, where the key focus is the realization of the indivisible union of bliss and emptiness.

Six scriptures by Tsongkhapa are the prime source for the studies of the Gelug tradition, as follows:

1) The Great Exposition of the Stages of the Path (Lam-rim chen-mo),

2) The Great Exposition of Tantras (sNgag-rim chenmo),

3) The Essence of Eloquence on the Interpretive and Definitive Teachings (Drnng-nges legs-bshad snying-po),

4) The Praise of Relativity (rTen-'brel bstodpa),

5) The Clear Exposition of the Five Stages of Guhyasamaja (gSang-'dus rim-lnga gsal-sgron) and

6) The Golden Rosary (gSer-phreng).

Each Gelug monastery uses its own set of commentarial texts by different authors, known as monastic manuals (Tib. yigcha). The teachings of Tsongkhapa are seen as a protection against misconceptions in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. It is said that his followers take The Great Exposition of the Stages of the Path as their heart teaching.

The Gelug school has placed Vinaya ethics and monastic discipline as the central plank of spiritual practice. In particular, the need to pursue spiritual practice in a graded/sequential manner is emphasized. Arguably, Gelug is the only school of Vajrayana Buddhism that prescribes monastic ordination as a necessary qualification and basis in its teachers (lamas / gurus). Lay people are usually not permitted to give initiations if there are teachers with monastic vows within close proximity. This discipline was laid down by Tsongkhapa as a mechanism to prevent Buddhist teachings from further degenerating.

One of the profound (but not necessarily distinguishing) features of the Gelug tradition is that it teaches the outward calm and controlled demeanour of the hearer, whilst at the same time the internal poise associated with the two stages of the yogic practitioner. Tsongkhapa's explanation adopts both Sutra and Tantra as mutually complementary paths.

Monasteries and Lineage Holders

Tsongkhapa founded the monastery of Ganden in 1409, and it became his main seat. He had many students, his two main disciples being Gyaltsab Je (1364?1431) and Khedrub Je (1385?1438). Other outstanding disciples were Togden Jampal Gyatso, Jamyang Choje, Jamchenpa Sherap Senge and Gyalwa Gendun Drup, the first Dalai Lama (1391?1474). After Tsongkhapa's passing, his teachings were held and kept by Gyaltsab Je and Khedrub Je who were the next abbots of Ganden monastery. The lineage has been held by the Ganden Tripas ? the throne-holders of Ganden Monastery ? among whom the present holder is Khensur Lungri Namgyal, the 101st Ganden Tripa (and not, as is often misunderstood, the Dalai Lama).

Drepung Monastery was founded by Jamyang Choje, Sera Monastery was founded by Choje Shakya Yeshe and the Gyalwa Gendun Drup founded Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.

Labrang Monastery, in Xiahe County in Gansu province (and in the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo), was founded in 1709 by the first Jamyang Zhaypa, Ngawang Tsondru. Many Gelug monasteries were built throughout Tibet as well as in China and Mongolia.

Among the many lineage holders of the Gelug are the successive incarnations of the Dalai Lama (also known as Gyalwa Rinpoche), the succession of the Panchen Lama, the Chagkya Dorje Chang, Ngachen Konchok Gyaltsen, Kyisho Tulku Tenzin Thrinly, Jamyang Shepa, Phurchok Jampa Rinpoche, Jamyang Dewe Dorje, Takphu Rinpoche, Khachen Yeshe Gyaltsen, and many others.

Vajrayana Practice in the Gelug

Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara and Yamantaka are the three principle yidam practices in the Gelug lineage, although Kalachakra practice is also important. Guhyasamaja is the principle one, as the Dalai Lama notes, "there is a saying in the Gelug, 'If one is on the move it is Guhyasamaja. If one is still, it is Guhyasamaja. If one is meditating, it should be upon Guhyasamaja.’ Therefore, whether one is engaged in study or practice, Guhyasamaja should be one’s focus.".

Influence

By the end of 16th century, following strife among the sects of Tibetan Buddhism, the Gelug school emerged as the dominant school. According to Tibetan historian Samten Karmay, Sonam Chophel [1] (1595-1657), treasurer of the Ganden Palace, was the prime architect of the Gelug's rise to political power. Later he received the title Desi [Wylie: sde sris], meaning 'Regent', which he would earn through his efforts to establish Gelugpa power." [2]. From the period of "The Great Fifth" in the 17th century until the Chinese takeover in 1949, the Dalai Lamas held political control over central Tibet. In the course of this reign, the Jonang school was forcibly converted to the Gelug tradition, along with many Kagyu and Nyingma monasteries.

About Tashi Thontaling Monastery

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Tashi Thontaling Monastery has his own long history. It is believe to construct at 1563 B.C of Nepal. Being very far from city and hustle bustle no body has discovered the monastery. It is still like an unexplored adventure to all. We can see at "Nepal Gumba Society" it is registered as 500 years old ago. Today we got only some old scripture and statues of god. Looking back to monastery's history there are many stories. Among them this is the most famous one - long time ago people used to go Tibet for trade. They take cottons, brass, and clothes to Tibet and sell them there. It takes them to travel whole 2 to 3 days travel through Himalayas. Even still many travelers used to visit both countries using this way. One day groups of people were returning form their trade they used to take a small bamboo carrier known as "Doko"in Nepal. When they go for trade they fill their goods on Doko and returning time it is used to be empty. On their way to Nepal one day they fell their Doko is full with something but they didn't?see anything. When they reach to this village their Doko is light again. From this day many strange things used to happen on village. Sometimes their cow used to missing and found at the cave over the village. So, one day a well know monk perform pray about this and he was said that some animals used to make his cave dirty so he want his owner may clean when he found his animals there. From that day villager used to worship the cave and the name of spirit was known as "Harisiddhi" One day a monk from another village come to meditate this cave. He meditates their whole 3 year and returned back to his village. But in his dream he was advised to make a monastery in this village and teach people about dharma. Until now monastery has been sponsored by kind villager and in return of this monks used to pray for them and perform pray. From last some yearmonastery was facing many problems such as need to change the roof, wall and the house was also old. People were trying to help but being far from everything it was not easy to do so. But when lama rignga come to this monastery he was so kind that he tries his best and was success little bit. He teaches many things about Buddhism and more. Some foreigner also come and see donate. Until now 20% of work is done but there are still many things to re build. We hope one day we will able to make a complete monastery once again and secure our dignity. The fact for making this website is to pull attention for them who believe that they can help us to improve will help them too. This is only a small start to us but a big step for those small monks and the follower of Buddhist. I hope every one will try to stand by my side and share their compassion for humanity.